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The Department of Education Confirms Effect of Distance Ed. Regulations:  California Residents Enrolled in Many Distance Ed. Programs are Ineligible for Title IV Funds

The distance education regulations, which the Department attempted to put on hold, went into effect on May 26, 2019.  These regulations were originally slated to go into effect on July 1, 2018.  In its announcement on Monday, July 22, 2019, the...

New Borrower Defense to Repayment Rule Expected to Issue in September

The Office of Management and Budget announced today that the Department of Education plans to establish new regulations related to the Borrower Defense to Repayment Rule (BDR). Changes to the Obama-era BDR regulations are expected to include...

Learn how to develop and implement an effective information security program

Steve Chema will be discussing How to Develop and Implement an Effective Information Security Program at the Private Career Colleges and Schools Region VII Financial Aid Conference in Kansas City, Missouri on January 28. For more information about...

Gerry Ritzert and Peter Leyton speak at CAPPS 34th Annual Conference

The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools held its 34th Annual Conference in Rancho Mirage, California during the week of October 10, 2018. In attendance were Gombos Leyton attorneys Gerry Ritzert and Peter Leyton, who contributed...

Peter Leyton moderates discussion at the 2018 CECU Annual Convention

The Career Education Colleges and Universities Annual Convention brings together leaders in every aspect of career education. Among other highlights from the 2018 Annual Convention, Peter Leyton moderated a discussion with industry leaders about...

Peter Leyton presents legal update at ABHES Annual Conference in Las Vegas

Gombos Leyton attorney Peter Leyton participated in a presentation on Compliance Requirements & Practices to Ensure Regulatory Compliance Regarding Job Placements at the 2018 ABHES Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.